ABU DHABI – The United Arab Emirates has recently implemented a series of significant changes to its trademark fee structure and service offerings.
These updates come through Cabinet Resolution No. (102) of 2025, issued on 8 October 2025, which will enter into force on 15 November 2025, and a corresponding update to individual fees under the Madrid Protocol, effective 2 November 2025.
Revised Madrid Protocol Fees:
As announced by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), the individual fee for designating the UAE under the Madrid Protocol has been reduced from CHF 1,630 to CHF 1,420 per class, applicable to international applications, subsequent designations, and renewals filed on or after 2 November 2025.
New Services Introduced by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism:
The updated domestic framework includes:
- One-day trademark examination (express examination) with an additional fee.
- Temporary trademark protection for events, exhibitions, and workshops.
- Conversion of national applications to international applications under the Madrid Protocol
- New appeal fees based on the nature of the dispute (e.g. appeal against rejection or opposition decisions).
- 50% fee reduction for SMEs registered under the UAE National SME Programme.
- Full fee exemption for People of Determination, promoting equal access to trademark services.
For more information, please contact uae@qumsieh.com.